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Events & Training - Edmonton
Please find below an outline of training and events taking place in Edmonton. For more information, and to register, please visit the Edmonton Events page of our website.
January 28
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jodi McDonald, Keystone Labs
University of Alberta, Faculty Club
Fee: $25
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Events & Training - Calgary Please find below an outline of training & events taking place in Calgary. For more information, and to register, visit the Calgary Events page on our website.
February 18
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Eveline Charles
Q Huate Cuisine
February 20
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Calgary office
5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Calgary office
February 10
12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Other events of interest
The following events will be taking place throughout Alberta.
TEC Edmonton Venture PrizeReminder: the deadline to submit your business plan is noon on February 26, 2009. For more information contact: Kendel Ferrier TEC VenturePrize Coordinator Kendel.Ferrier@TECedmonton.com Phone:(780) 492-8857
Calgary
Entrepreneurial Moms of Calgary (EMC) present: "Are you ready to Realize Success?" with Tracey Scarlett, CEO of AWE. EMC is a Nonprofit Networking Community Built by Women Who Dream Big - "Connecting-Inspiring-Educating-Supporting-Achieving-Relishing"
For more information, contact
Christie Schultz
christie@entrepreneurialmoms.ca
403.399.7547
If you're a Calgary mom with an entrepreneurial streak visit www.entrepreneurialmoms.ca
Medicine Hat
AWE and WIB present Medicine Hat's Women in Business luncheon
Friday, February 27th
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club.
For more information call 403.528.2824 or e-mail Chris Deering at cdeering@entre-corp.com at Medicine Hat Community Futures. Red Deer
Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 7
Contact: Jo-Ann Vacing
Executive Managing Director
Phone: (403) 274-3319
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Join CYBF & AWE Loan Review Committee
AWE, as a community partner for the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), is seeking experienced professionals and entrepreneurs to form our community loan review committee. If you have a passion for small business and inspiring young women, please submit your resume to info@awebuienss.com or call 1.800.713.3558. |
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Give back - become a board member Joining a board is a great investment in your community and in your career; consider the opportunity we have listed below.
The AWE Board of Directors is now acepting applications for new board members. The Board operates under a policy governance model with a commitment to the needs of women entrepreneurs within the Province of Alberta.
If joining the AWE board interests you, please send a cover letter and resume to info@awebusiness.com
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Thank you to our conference sponsors!
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Are you a visionary woman?
A recent article[i] points to the fact that women leaders are not perceived as having strong visionary leadership skills despite having higher rankings than men on the majority (7/10) of leadership dimensions measured in the study, as rated by both men and women. The one exception: women scored lower on "envisioning" which is defined as "Articulating a compelling vision, mission and strategy that incorporate a multicultural and diverse perspective and connect employees, shareholders, suppliers and customers on a global scale."
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Innovative Approaches to Success, April 1-3, 2009
Innovative Approaches to Success has made its way onto Facebook. Click here to join our group.
Innovative Approaches to Success
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs presents our 2009 annual conference. You will:
· Be inspired to grow your business
· Identify your barriers to success
· Learn new tools and techniques
· Meet and network with 200 other women entrepreneurs
Register now!
Conference features:
· Real-life examples of balancing family, life and business with Debbie Travis
· Lessons on growing a local business into a national brand
· Tools to overcome the "Imposter Syndrome"
· Strategic action plans
· Ask-and-answer opportunities with entrepreneurs who are successful in non-traditional industries
· Tips and techniques in using social media to grow your brand
· A spa night, including fashion show, make-up & hair trends for spring with incredible prizes and gifts
· A super gift bag of goodies from our sponsors and speakers
Keynote Speakers:
Debbie Travis - The beloved home decorating icon will share her story about growing her business and balancing family and children.
 Ben Barry - Founder and CEO of the Ben Barry Agency Inc. and known for the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty will talk about his experience in breaking into an industry at age 14 and the obstacles he faced.
 Eveline Charles - Owner of the Eveline Charles Salons and Spas located across Canada: she will pass on her knowledge about creating a national name brand.
Click here to view the full program
Special spa night
Join us at 5 p.m. for a champagne reception in the hotel lobby. Buses will escort participants to Eveline Charles' downtown location where there will be:
· Networking
· Dinner
· A runway show highlighting upcoming trends in hair, make-up and fashion
· Spa services
There will be a special selection of Eveline Charles Salon & Spa gifts for every attendee and opportunities for one on one consulting.
All of this for just $20! If you would like to participate simply check the box on the registration form.
Attendees will receive a special gift bag of goodies from our sponsors and speakers. If you would like to donate a door prizefor the conference, please send or deliver your item, valued at $50 or more, to AWE's Edmonton office - 100, 10237 104 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1B1. For more information call Julia Johnston at 1-780-422-7786.
Watch us on Youtube
Register now
and receive early bird pricing! Only until February 13
$600 for 2 nights accommodation at the Marriott River Cree & full conference registration
Or $400 for full conference registration (no accommodation)
After February 13 registration is $500 for conference only.
Register now!
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AWE Joins With the BJ Hughes Foundation to Help Female Entrepreneurs Access Financing
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and the BJ Hughes Foundation (BJHF) for the Development of Women Entrepreneurs are joining together to bring women in Alberta an amazing opportunity to learn more about starting and owning a business. The four-and-a-half-day Dare to Dream Conference will take place in August, 2009.
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News for Aboriginal Women! NextStep Program Launched for Entrepreneurs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), with the support of Western Economic Diversification and Alberta Employment and Immigration, is pleased to announce NextStep to Success, an exciting new program now available to Aboriginal women in Alberta who would like to build or grow their own businesses.
"This program is an ideal way to celebrate success, to share experience, and to encourage Aboriginal women to develop businesses that will positively impact communities, and ultimately, Alberta's economy," says Marcela Mandeville, AWE's NextStep to Success Program Manager. "In addition to providing learning and financial resources, the program will connect women with or without entrepreneurial experience and create a supportive environment to pursue viable business ventures."
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Ask a Business Advisor By Kathleen McCloskey
Have questions about AWE financing? Here's an outline of frequently asked questions regarding our loan program.
Is AWE the same as a regular bank?
The business loan world is divided into traditional and non-traditional lenders.
Chartered banks and Credit Unions are considered traditional lenders and they tend to make lending decisions based on credit history or by using a computer generated "formula." Non-traditional lenders are generally able to consider other criteria.
- AWE is a business plan lender and we strongly focus on business viability and the business plan provided by the applicant. We are a not-for-profit organization with a mandate is to help women be successful in business so we do a lot more than just lend money. We also provide individual business advising as well as provide training in a number of business areas.
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SET for Success Speaker Series - January 28, Edmonton
Date: January 28, 2009
Location: University of Alberta, Faculty Club
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Jodi McDonald, President & Owner of Keystone Labs & Stacy Giroux, a self-employed consultant in the field of pharmaceutical production.
The interactive SET for Success events will inspire women in the fields of science, engineering and technology to explore their entrepreneurial options. Program partners, AWE and Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST), present SET for Success with dates scheduled through 2008-09.
For more information, phone 1.800.713.3558 or visit our website.
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New Dates for AWE-Inspiring Luncheons
AWE presents two new AWE-Inspiring women!
"Fabulous! I can't wait until the next one!" - AWE-Inspiring luncheon attendee
Katherine Lomax - Katherine is the President of Elegant Touches Inc., an Edmonton based upscale wedding and special event rental, design and consulting company.
February 4
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Union Bank Inn
Jasper Ave
Calgary, Featuring:
Eveline Charles - Eveline is the CEO and founder of EvelineCharles™ Salons · Spas. With a daring, fresh and business-minded approach to the salon and spa industry, Eveline Charles quickly became one of the most recognized names in the Canadian salon and spa industry.
February 18
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Q Haute Cuisine
100 LaCaille Place
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These events are focused on creating opportunities for women to inspire and guide each other toward success. They are designed to give attendees the opportunity to learn about the experiences of high profile women entrepreneurs in Alberta so they may be inspired to apply what they have learned to build their businesses. AWE-Inspiring Luncheons provide a forum for women to speak candidly about their experiences in an environment that is conducive to learning and networking.
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